Frigidaire Range 316135932 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE  
Sealed Surface Burners  
Porcelain Enamel or  
Continuous Cleaning  
Oven Interior  
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Contents  
Product Registration ......................................................... 2  
Versión en español ...........................................................2  
Version française .............................................................. 2  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................3-4  
Grounding Instructions .................................................... 5  
Surface Unit Flame Size .................................................... 5  
Proper Surface Burner Adjustments.................................. 5  
Setting Surface Controls ...................................................6  
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................................7  
Setting Clock and Minute Timer ....................................... 8  
Bake and Broil...................................................................9  
Oven Cleaning ................................................................ 10  
General Cleaning .......................................................11-13  
Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights ..........................14  
Avoid Service Checklist ..............................................14-15  
Warranty.........................................................................16  
GAS RANGE  
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature  
information for several models. Your range will not have all the described features.  
316135932 (0101)  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
Save these instructions for future reference.  
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.  
Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.  
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.  
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.  
•Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.  
Do not store items of interest to children in the  
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.  
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.  
Never allow children to play with packaging material.  
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously  
•ProperInstallation-Besureyourapplianceisproperlyinstalled  
injured.  
and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with  
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.—latest edition, or in  
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the  
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, or  
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electricl Code  
Part1, andlocalcoderequirements.Installonlyperinstallation  
instructions provided in the literature package for this range.  
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an  
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to  
the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an  
emergency.  
•User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the  
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.  
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician,  
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the  
range.  
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or  
Heating the Room.  
•StorageinoronAppliance—Flammablematerialsshouldnot  
be stored in an oven, broiler compartment, near surface  
burners, broiler compartment or in the storage drawer. This  
includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,  
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not  
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.  
•Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be left  
alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.  
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the  
appliance.  
•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE  
BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE  
OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though  
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become  
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,  
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas  
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas  
are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent  
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and  
window.  
•Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofarangebyremoving  
levelinglegs, panels, wirecovers, anti-tipbrackets/screws, or  
any other part of the product.  
•All ranges can tip.  
•Injury to persons could result.  
•Install anti-tip device packed with range.  
•See Installation Instructions.  
•Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments  
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let  
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.  
•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire  
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-  
type extinguisher.  
•Whenheatingfatorgrease, watchitclosely.Fatorgreasemay  
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.  
•Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot  
surfacesmayresultinburnsfromsteam. Donotletpotholders  
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky  
cloth instead of a potholder.  
To reduce the risk of tipping,  
therangemustbesecuredbyproperlyinstalled  
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To  
checkifthebracketisinstalledproperly,visually  
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and  
fullysecuredbytheanti-tipbracketbyremoving  
lower panel or storage drawer. Refer to the  
Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip  
bracket installation.  
•DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupofpressure  
may cause container to burst and result in injury.  
•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be  
stored or discarded.  
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or  
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also  
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or  
play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may  
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.  
IMPORTANT—ELECTRICIGNITIONMODELSONLY:Donotattempt  
to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails,  
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the  
power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the  
power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.  
Do not use the oven or broiler compartment  
for storage.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
•Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR  
COOKTOP  
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is  
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with  
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot  
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack  
before moving.  
•Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan  
and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from  
the high heat of the broiler.  
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it  
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of  
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to  
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper  
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.  
•Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan  
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner  
off before removing the pan.  
•Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed  
fat and grease could ignite.  
•Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When  
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has  
not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit  
has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours  
before turning on the power to the appliance  
•Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top  
burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame  
so it does not extend beyond the edge o the utensil.  
•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend  
Over Adjacent Surface Burners—To reduce the risk of burns,  
ignitionofflammablematerials,andspillageduetounintentional  
contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORCLEANINGYOUR  
positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over  
adjacent surface burners.  
RANGE  
•Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that  
•Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat  
could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath  
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that  
each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Refer  
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.  
to the hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.  
•Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface  
•Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the  
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this  
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware  
manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of  
that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite  
electric shock, or fire.  
causing damage and injury.  
•Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/  
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are  
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden  
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s  
recommendations for cooktop use.  
CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVENS  
•Do Not Use Oven Cleaners on the oven liner or any of the  
continuous cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces  
can be identified by their rough surface finish.  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR  
OVEN  
•Use Care When Opening Oven Door—Stand to the side of the  
range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam  
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.  
•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located  
below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when  
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place  
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These  
items could melt or ignite.  
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Grounding Instructions  
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range  
for complete installation and grounding instructions.  
(electric ignition models only)  
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use  
an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong  
from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can  
cause serious injury, fire or death.  
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong  
grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and  
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.  
DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.  
For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For  
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an  
electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.  
DO NOT Operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or an  
extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available  
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it  
replacedwithaproperlygrounded3-prongwallreceptacleinstalled  
by a qualified electrician.  
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower  
one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining  
proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used  
and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for  
cooking.  
Surface Unit Flame Size  
Never extend the flame beyond the  
outer edge of the utensil. A higher  
flame simply wastes heat and energy,  
and increases your risk of being burned  
by the flame.  
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob  
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy.  
If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be  
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food  
will neither brown nor cook properly.  
*Flame Size  
High Flame  
Medium Flame  
Low Flame  
Type of Cooking  
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling  
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam  
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew  
*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with  
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.  
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame  
is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame  
should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-  
orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.  
Proper Surface Burner  
Adjustments  
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Your range may be equipped with any combination of the following burners:  
Simmer Burner, this burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.  
Standard Burner, can be used for most all surface cooking needs.  
Large Burner, the larger burner is best used when bringing large quantities of  
liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.  
Sealed Surface Burner  
Models - Setting  
Surface Controls  
The surface control knob shown below  
may not look identical to the surface  
control knobs on your range; it is only  
representational.  
Regardless of size, always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and  
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the  
pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.  
Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control  
knob is turned to the LITE position.  
To operate the surface burner:  
1. Place cooking utensil on burner.  
2. Push the Surface Control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the  
OFF position.  
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic  
ignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you are  
turning on will ignite.  
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.  
Do not place plastic  
itemssuchassaltandpeppershakers,  
spoon holders or plastic wrappings  
on top of the range when it is in use.  
These items could melt or ignite.  
Potholders, towels or wood spoons  
could catch fire if placed too close to a  
flame.  
4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame  
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the  
guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the Surface  
Control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to  
click if left in the LITE position.)  
Placement of Burner Caps and Trim Rings or Burner Pans (if  
equipped)  
In the event of an electrical power  
outage, the surface burners can be lit  
manually. To light a surface burner,  
hold a lit match to the burner head,  
then slowly turn the Surface Control  
knob to LITE. After burner lights push  
in and turn knob to desired setting. Use  
caution when lighting surface burners  
manually.  
1. Place the trim rings or burner pan over each burner, matching the ring size  
with the burner size.  
2. Place the burner cap on each burner, again matching the cap size to the  
burner size. The caps for the Standard Burner and Power Burners have  
locating tabs that align with slots in the burner base. The cap for the  
Simmer Burner has an inner locating ring which locates the burner cap in  
the center of the burner.  
4. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.  
5. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light,  
contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.  
Standard and Power Burners  
Simmer Burner  
if equipped  
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Oven Vent Location  
The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm  
air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air  
circulation in the oven and good baking results.  
Before Setting Oven  
Controls  
Arranging Oven Racks  
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO  
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.  
REMOVING & REPLACING OVEN RACKS  
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide  
out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front  
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.  
ARRANGING OVEN RACKS WITH 5 RACK POSITIONS  
To bake on 1 rack, place the rack on position 3 or 4. To bake on 2 racks, place  
the racks on positions 2 and 4.  
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Your model may be equipped with the clock shown below. Follow the  
instructions to set the clock and minute timer on your range. Not all manual  
clean ranges are equipped with a clock.  
Setting Clock and  
Minute Timer  
(some models)  
To Set the Clock  
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has  
been interrupted, "12:00" will flash in the display window.  
1. Push  
2. Push in and hold  
Advances time,  
.
or  
until the correct time appears in the display.  
reverses time.  
To Set the Minute Timer  
: Flashing indicates  
Minute Timer mode  
1. Push  
for any amount of time from 00:01 minute to 12:00 hours.  
2. Push in and hold until the correct amount of time appears in the  
display. Advances time, reverses time. The minute timer will  
, "0:00" will appear in the display window. The timer can be set  
automatically start when the button is released. The “:” will flash to  
indicate Minute Timer mode.  
3. When the set time has passed, the control will display "0:00" and beep three  
times. The timer will continue to beep until  
is pressed.  
4. Push to cancel the timer and return to the clock mode.  
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Bake  
Bake and Broil  
1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"  
under Before Setting Oven Controls.  
2. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob counterclockwise to the  
desired temperature.  
3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not  
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.  
4. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.  
The oven control shown below may  
not look identical to the oven control  
on your range. They are only  
representational.  
Broil (if equipped)  
1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.  
2. Remove broiler pan and insert, Figure 1.  
3. Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.  
4. Position rack by tilting front of rack up and pulling rack out from locating  
holes in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the desired  
locating holes and allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding  
slots in front of broiler drawer, Figure 2.  
For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position). For  
medium foods use middle position. For well-done foods such as chicken,  
lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the burner  
(lower position).  
FIGURE 1  
5. Place insert on broiler pan, then place meat on insert. DO NOT use the  
broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil.  
The exposed fat could ignite.  
6. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan and insert is positioned  
as shown, Figure 1.  
7. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.  
8. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob counterclockwise to BROIL.  
9. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side.  
Season and serve. ALWAYS pull the broiler drawer out to the stop position  
before turning or removing food.  
10. When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.  
11. When removing broiler pan from broiler drawer always use pot holders.  
FIGURE 2  
DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in the  
broiler drawer will catch fire.  
Should a broil fire occur, leave the broiler drawer closed and turn  
the oven off. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire  
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.  
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Porcelain Enamel Oven and Broiler Drawer area  
Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven  
cleaners can be used on all interior oven surfaces.  
Oven Cleaning  
General Cleaning  
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar  
or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)  
to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.  
Follow these cleaning precautions:  
Allow the oven to cool before  
cleaning.  
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning  
the appliance manually.  
To Remove Heavy Soil  
1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours  
with the oven door closed. Clean softened spots using hot, soapy water.  
Rinse well with water and a clean cloth.  
2. If soil remains, use a soap-filled scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If  
necessary, use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO  
NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners.  
3. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door  
gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean  
with hot, soapy water. Rinse well using clean water and a cloth.  
REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY  
SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  
REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE  
THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS  
LATER.  
Ammonia must be rinsed  
before operating the oven. Provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners:  
1. DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause  
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.  
2. DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature  
sensing bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is  
located in the rear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each  
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A change in its position  
could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and capillary  
tube.  
3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, broiler drawer  
glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range, plastic or painted  
surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.  
DO NOT line the oven  
walls, bottom, racks or any other  
part of the appliance with aluminum  
foil. Doing so will destroy heat  
distribution, produce poor baking  
resultsandcausepermanentdamage  
to the oven interior (aluminum foil  
willmelttotheinteriorsurfaceofthe  
oven).  
Continuous Cleaning Oven (some models)  
Continuous cleaning ovens have a special coating which is a porous ceramic  
material. This rough coating tends to prevent grease spatters from forming  
little beads which run down the side walls leaving streaks that require hand  
cleaning. Instead, when spatter hits the porous coating, it disperses and is  
partially absorbed. This spreading action increases the exposure of oven soil to  
heated air, making it less noticeable.  
DO NOT use oven  
cleaners, gritty cleansers, coarse  
abrasivepadsorbrushes,siliconesprays  
or metal scrapers on the interior walls,  
oven frame or ceiling of a continuous  
cleaning oven. Permanent damage to  
the oven may result.  
Soil may not disappear completely. Remaining soil will gradually fade with  
continued oven use. The special coating works best on small amounts of  
spatter. Larger spills, or spills generating from sugar, egg and dairy mixtures,  
do not clean as well.  
If difficult soils occur:  
1. Remove the oven racks and cookware.  
2. Remove soils by completing steps a or b below:  
a) Use hot, soapy water and wash soils using a nylon-bristly brush or a nylon  
mesh scouring pad. DO NOT rub or scrub with paper towels, cloths or  
sponges. They will leave lint on the oven coating.  
b) Apply ammonia with a sponge and dab it into the porous coating. Leave  
the ammonia on the soiled area for 30 minutes.  
3. Rinse with clear water.  
4. Close the oven door and push in and turn the Temperature Control knob  
to 450°F (230°C).  
5. Operate oven for 15 minutes.  
6. Remaining soil will fade with continued oven use.  
To Clean the Oven Bottom - All Models  
The oven bottom is porcelain enamel in all models and can be removed for  
cleaning. See "To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom" under General Cleaning.  
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Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range  
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range  
is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will  
reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.  
General Cleaning  
Surfaces  
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &  
Vinyl  
How to Clean  
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.  
Glass, Painted and Plastic  
Body Parts, Control Knobs  
and Decorative Trim Pieces  
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-  
up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60  
minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DONOTuse abrasive cleaners on any of these  
materials; they can scratch.  
Control Panels  
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control  
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.  
Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping  
around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the  
appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and  
the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.  
Porcelain Enamel  
Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal.  
If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.  
Burner Grates, Cooktop  
Surface, Below Cooktop,  
Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler  
Drawer,DoorLinerandOven  
Bottom  
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1  
solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an  
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp  
cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.  
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO  
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.  
Stainless Steel, Chrome  
Parts, Drip Pans  
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover  
stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.  
Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the  
cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.  
Oven Racks  
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven  
Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse  
with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax  
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the  
racks glide easier into the rack positions).  
Oven Door  
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse  
the door in water.  
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a silicone rubber  
material, on non self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should  
be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.  
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To Clean the Cooktop  
General Cleaning  
Sealed Burner Models  
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are  
sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately.  
To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.  
Unlike the standard gas range, THIS  
COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not  
attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.  
To Clean the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap Assembly, Trim  
Ring (some models), Burner Pan (some models) and Burner  
Base  
The contoured well areas, burner cap assembly, trim ring (some models),  
burner pan (some models) and burner base should be routinely cleaned.  
Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven  
flame. See instructions below.  
Note: The burner cap assembly refers  
to all parts of the sealed burner unit  
(burnercap, burnerpan(somemodels),  
trim ring (some models), locating tab,  
burner base and electrode).  
To Clean the Contoured Well Areas  
The contoured well is a recessed area located around each burner unit. If a spill  
occurs in one of the four well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse  
with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.  
To Remove the Burner Cap Assembly  
The burner cap assembly parts differ per model. Your assembly will consist of  
one of the following combinations: burner cap and trim ring; burner cap and  
burner pan; or burner cap, trim ring and burner pan. Remove in the following  
order: (1st) burner cap, (2nd) trim ring and (3rd) burner pan. Do not operate  
the burners without the burner cap assembly in place.  
To Clean the Burner Cap, Burner Pan (some models) and Trim Ring (some  
models)  
Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean burner caps,  
trim rings and burner pans.  
To Clean the Burner Base and Gas Opening  
The ports (or slots) around the burner base must be routinely cleaned. Use a  
small-gauge wire or needle to clean small slots or holes.Use care to prevent  
damage to the electrode. If a cleaning cloth should catch the electrode, it could  
break or damage the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the  
surface burner will not light.  
For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner—DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS,  
FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS  
OPENING. Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for  
the burners to light properly. If the orifice gas opening becomes soiled or  
clogged, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean. ALWAYS keep the burner  
cap assembly in place whenever a surface burner is in use.  
To Replace the Burner Cap Assembly  
Make sure the burner cap assembly is thoroughly dry before placing back on  
the burner.  
Use caution when  
replacingtheburnercapsotheelectrode  
is not damaged. This may cause a  
delayed ignition or prevent the burner  
from igniting.  
1. Lower burner pan (some models) into place around the burner base.  
2. Replace trim ring (some models).  
3. Find the locating tabs on the burner cap and place in the locating slots in  
the burner base. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.  
4. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light  
after cleaning, contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed  
burner yourself.  
Any additions, changes  
or conversions required in order for this  
appliance to satisfactorily meet the  
application needs must be made by an  
authorized Frigidaire Distributor or  
Qualified Agency.  
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General Cleaning  
To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom  
To Remove Oven Bottom:  
1. Remove the oven racks.  
Figure 1  
2. Remove the two hold-down screws (Figure 1) at the rear of the oven  
bottom panel. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a  
screwdriver.  
3. To lift out the bottom panel, place fingers in the slots in the bottom. Lift  
the rear of the panel up and back until it is clear of the lip at the front of  
the panel (Figure 2).  
4. Lift the bottom up and out.  
To Replace the Oven Bottom:  
1. Place the oven bottom in the oven with the back raised about 6" or until  
you can insert the front of the oven bottom under the hold-down lip at the  
front of the panel.  
2. Push the back of the oven bottom down fully into place on the metal  
flanges and insert the hold-down screws.  
Figure 2  
To Remove and Replace Oven Door  
To Remove Oven Door:  
General Cleaning  
1. Open the door.  
2. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A  
The door is heavy. For  
(one on each side.)  
safe, temporary storage, lay the door  
flat with the inside of the door facing  
down.  
3. Close the door to the quarter-open position. Grasp the door firmly on both  
sides and lift up and off the hinges.  
4. To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided in the cleaning chart  
under General Cleaning  
To Replace Oven Door:  
1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the quarter-open position. Be careful if pulling  
the hinges open by hand. The hinges may snap back against the oven frame  
and could pinch fingers.  
2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert the hinge arms into slots at  
the bottom of the door.  
3. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The hinge arms should be  
inserted into the bottom corners of the door as far as they can go.  
4. If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the above  
steps.  
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Changing Cooktop  
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before  
replacing the surface or oven lights. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection  
against possible broken glass.  
and/or Oven Lights  
(if equipped)  
To Change the Oven Light (some manual clean models)  
On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is  
opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on  
the light. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven.  
To replace the oven light:  
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.  
2. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.  
3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).  
4. The clock(if equipped) will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the  
Clock and Minute Timer in this Owner's Guide.  
To Change the Cooktop Light (some models)  
1. Turn power off at the main source or unplug the range.  
2. Remove Phillips® Head screws (2) that secure the light cover and then lift  
the light cover off.  
3. Remove bulb by rolling back and up. Install the new bulb by sliding down  
and rolling forward into place.  
4. Re-install light cover and secure with Phillips® Head screws (2).  
Avoid Service Checklist  
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that  
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.  
OCCURRENCE  
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION  
Range is not level.  
Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust  
leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may  
appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.  
Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact  
a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.  
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets  
are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.  
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the  
must be accessible for service.  
problem.  
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.  
Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over  
carpet.  
Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal appliance  
connector installed.  
Surface burners do not light.  
Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the  
Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired  
flame size.  
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean  
ports. See "Surface Burners" in the cleaning chart under General Cleaning for  
additional cleaning instructions.  
Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric Ignition Models only). Be sure  
cord is securely plugged into the outlet.  
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See  
Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.  
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Surface burner flame burns half way  
around.  
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire  
or needle.  
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate  
until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General  
Cleaning section.  
Surface burner flame is orange.  
Oven does not operate.  
Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns  
blue.  
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.  
Be sure the oven controls are set correctly for the desired function. See Setting Oven  
Controls in this Owner's Guide or Entire Appliance Does Not Operate (see below).  
Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.  
Entire appliance does not operate.  
Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet (electric ignition models  
only).  
Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer.  
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure.  
Call your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See  
Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.  
Be sure gas supply is turned on.  
Cooktop and/or oven light (some models)  
does not work.  
Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models)  
section in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.  
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.  
Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance  
between the meat and the broiler.  
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges  
to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.  
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan  
without the grid or cover the grid with foil.  
Broiler drawer needs to be cleaned. Excessive smoking is caused by a build up of grease  
or food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.  
Broiler drawer is open. Drawer/door should be closed when broiling.  
Poor baking results.  
Oven Control Errors  
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center  
food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to  
the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's  
recommended temperature or baking time.  
This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among its many  
features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller constantly  
monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are  
all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails, the controller will  
immediately stop operation, and beep continuously (flashing an error code of F1 or F3*  
in the display window, if equipped).  
Poor baking results.  
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center  
food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to  
the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's  
recommended temperature or baking time.  
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GIBSON RANGE PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY  
Your Gibson range is protected by this warranty  
In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize  
no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed  
by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.  
*NORMAL  
RESPONSIBILITIES  
OF THE CONSUMER  
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items  
listed below:  
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.  
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in  
accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.  
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose  
connections or defects in house wiring.  
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc.,  
which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.  
5. Damages to finish after installation.  
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
EXCLUSIONS  
1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES  
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.  
NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in  
ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.  
3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or its  
authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons  
other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.  
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.  
IF YOU NEED  
SERVICE  
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the  
warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.  
This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service  
under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:  
This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are  
subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries,  
Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.  
03-G-RA-01 (rev. 01/2001)  
Canada  
USA  
866•213•9397 (English)  
866•294•9911 (French)  
Electrolux Home Products North America  
6150 McLaughlin Road  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
L5R 4C2  
800•944•9044  
Electrolux Home Products North America  
P.O. Box 212378  
Augusta, GA 30917  
 

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